CVE-2006-5596

Name: CVE-2006-5596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-28T00:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.96%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.96%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aep Networks	Smartgate Ssl Server	4.3b

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5596?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SSL server in AEP Smartgate 4.3b allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) sequences in an HTTP GET request.

How severe is CVE-2006-5596?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5596?

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Source: NVD / NIST